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U.S. Sen. Gary Peters Speaks with WFNT about ISIS, Dept. of Homeland Security and Morehttp://wfnt.com/u-s-sen-gary-peters-speaks-with-wfnt-about-isis-dept-of-homeland-security-and-more/
http://wfnt.com/u-s-sen-gary-peters-speaks-with-wfnt-about-isis-dept-of-homeland-security-and-more/#commentsFri, 20 Feb 2015 20:12:44 +0000Jason Cooperhttp://wfnt.com/?p=174640Continue reading…]]>United State Senator Gary Peters spoke with WFNT on Friday ahead of his afternoon visit to Flint. Peters, a former reservist, talked about the threat from ISIS, funding for the Department of Homeland Security, the deal to finalize the New International Trade Crossing, the economy and his trip to Flint

]]>http://wfnt.com/sen-debbie-stabenow-speaks-with-wfnt-about-isis-homeland-security-funding-and-more/feed/0Win McNamee, Getty ImagesElvis & The Presidenthttp://wfnt.com/elvis-the-president/
http://wfnt.com/elvis-the-president/#commentsTue, 10 Feb 2015 15:16:41 +0000Sherman Mayshttp://wfnt.com/?p=173811Continue reading…]]>Think about the last time you questioned what you saw on television. Were you watching your favorite weekly series, an old movie, a documentary or the news? After the viewing, what was your impression of what you saw? Were you informed, enlightened or entertained? Now, compare and contrast your daily life, habits and beliefs to the images and messages you intake through this medium

]]>http://wfnt.com/elvis-the-president/feed/0Hulton Archive, Getty ImagesWashington DC; Without You I'm Nothinghttp://wfnt.com/washington-dc-without-you-im-nothing/
http://wfnt.com/washington-dc-without-you-im-nothing/#commentsTue, 03 Feb 2015 15:01:34 +0000Sherman Mayshttp://wfnt.com/?p=173332Continue reading…]]>1865 was the formal and legal end to slavery in the United States. That however was not the end of government sanctioned segregation in the country, nor did it end the bitterness or wickedness in the hearts of man which continued one hundred years more

]]>http://wfnt.com/washington-dc-without-you-im-nothing/feed/0Why Progressives Love Sean Hannityhttp://wfnt.com/why-progressives-love-sean-hannity/
http://wfnt.com/why-progressives-love-sean-hannity/#commentsSun, 04 Jan 2015 19:12:43 +0000Sherman Mayshttp://wfnt.com/?p=171367Continue reading…]]>You need not look very far or try too hard in order to understand the basis of what seems a contradictory hypothesis. In fact, if you are a progressive, a liberal or a democrat, embracing Sean Hannity is the political and personal decision you should make in order to fully experience the American dream

]]>http://wfnt.com/why-progressives-love-sean-hannity/feed/0Paul Zimmerman, Getty ImagesThe Academic Feeding Frenzyhttp://wfnt.com/the-academic-feeding-frenzy/
http://wfnt.com/the-academic-feeding-frenzy/#commentsTue, 16 Dec 2014 17:35:53 +0000Sherman Mayshttp://wfnt.com/?p=170820Continue reading…]]>The act of educating a populace is one of the key elements necessary to sustain a society. By attending the local schools, community colleges and universities, children and young adults embark down the pathway of life towards the goal of productive citizenship

]]>http://wfnt.com/the-academic-feeding-frenzy/feed/0ThinkStockBlind Faithhttp://wfnt.com/blind-faith/
http://wfnt.com/blind-faith/#commentsTue, 11 Nov 2014 14:59:44 +0000Sherman Mayshttp://wfnt.com/?p=168683Continue reading…]]>What is the driving force behind the belief in a political philosophy, a political party, or a politician that causes a citizen to support it no matter what the counter point to that belief may be? What is the rationale for ignoring facts that are readily available, so the words and views of the opposition need not be the source of disagreement? Why would a person of reasonable intelligence refuse to change their choice of a candidate even after that candidate’s policies have failed to come to fruition as promised?

The stories of the masses being led to the ends of the earth, engaging in rituals harmful to themselves and others, even to the point of death by the cult-like rhetoric of a charismatic leader, is not uncommon

]]>http://wfnt.com/blind-faith/feed/0Drew Angerer, Getty ImagesFlint's Ananich Elected Next Leader of Michigan's Senate Democratic Caucushttp://wfnt.com/flints-ananich-elected-next-leader-of-michigans-senate-democratic-caucus/
http://wfnt.com/flints-ananich-elected-next-leader-of-michigans-senate-democratic-caucus/#commentsThu, 06 Nov 2014 23:42:33 +0000Jason Cooperhttp://wfnt.com/?p=168511Continue reading…]]>State Senator Jim Ananich of Flint has been elected the next leader of the Michigan Senate Democrats replacing the outgoing Senator Gretchen Whitmer who was term limited. The announcement came on Thursday afternoon and Ananich will begin his leadership term in January when members elected to office earlier this month are sworn in

]]>http://wfnt.com/michigan-governor-rick-snyder-wins-re-election/feed/0Joshua Lott, Getty ImagesCongressman Dan Kildee to Host Coffee Hours in Flinthttp://wfnt.com/congressman-dan-kildee-to-host-coffee-hours-in-flint/
http://wfnt.com/congressman-dan-kildee-to-host-coffee-hours-in-flint/#commentsMon, 20 Oct 2014 13:36:59 +0000Jason Cooperhttp://wfnt.com/?p=167449Continue reading…]]>Congressman Dan Kildee will host coffee hours in Flint on Thursday. Constituents of Michigan's Fifth Congressional District are encouraged to attend to share their thoughts and concerns about the happenings in the district and Washington D

]]>http://wfnt.com/congressman-dan-kildee-to-host-coffee-hours-in-flint/feed/0courtesy U.S. Rep. Dan KildeeFormer President Bill Clinton Scheduled to Stop in Flint Next Weekhttp://wfnt.com/former-president-bill-clinton-scheduled-to-stop-in-flint-next-week/
http://wfnt.com/former-president-bill-clinton-scheduled-to-stop-in-flint-next-week/#commentsFri, 17 Oct 2014 15:07:42 +0000LVhttp://club937.com/?p=328456Continue reading…]]>I do not know about you but news of former President Bill Clinton coming to Flint is exciting. He will be here to support Democratic candidates for the governor and senate seat. Regardless how you will vote, you can't deny how cool it would be to kick it with Billy!

]]>http://wfnt.com/former-president-bill-clinton-scheduled-to-stop-in-flint-next-week/feed/0Graham Denholm, Getty ImagesState Rep. Woodrow Stanley to Host Coffee Hourshttp://wfnt.com/state-rep-woodrow-stanley-to-host-coffee-hours-4/
http://wfnt.com/state-rep-woodrow-stanley-to-host-coffee-hours-4/#commentsThu, 16 Oct 2014 14:15:08 +0000Jason Cooperhttp://wfnt.com/?p=167293Continue reading…]]>State Representative Woodrow Stanley will host coffee hours on Monday morning in Flint. Stanley is inviting residents of the 34th House District to join him for a cup of coffee and conversation on happenings in Flint and Lansing

]]>http://wfnt.com/state-rep-woodrow-stanley-to-host-coffee-hours-4/feed/0ThinkStockGov. Snyder to Hold Series of Town Hall Meetings Prior to Electionhttp://wfnt.com/gov-snyder-to-hold-series-of-town-hall-meetings-prior-to-election/
http://wfnt.com/gov-snyder-to-hold-series-of-town-hall-meetings-prior-to-election/#commentsWed, 17 Sep 2014 16:46:49 +0000Jason Cooperhttp://wfnt.com/?p=165187Continue reading…]]>Governor Rick Snyder has announced a series of town hall meetings across the state leading up to the November election. Snyder will take questions from residents at the meetings entitled "Road to Recovery: The Next Four Years

]]>http://wfnt.com/gov-snyder-to-hold-series-of-town-hall-meetings-prior-to-election/feed/0Alex Wong, Getty imagesState Sen. Ananich to Host Telephone Town Hall on Challenges Faced by Working Familieshttp://wfnt.com/state-sen-ananich-to-host-telephone-town-hall-on-challenges-faced-by-working-families/
http://wfnt.com/state-sen-ananich-to-host-telephone-town-hall-on-challenges-faced-by-working-families/#commentsFri, 12 Sep 2014 17:05:35 +0000Jason Cooperhttp://wfnt.com/?p=164901Continue reading…]]>State Senator Jim Ananich will host a telephone town hall this weekend to discuss challenges faced by working families. A news release says residents of the 27th District will have a unique opportunity to interact with Ananich and a panel of experts on issues ranging from consumer debt to paid sick leave

]]>http://wfnt.com/state-sen-ananich-to-host-telephone-town-hall-on-challenges-faced-by-working-families/feed/0courtesy Sen. Jim AnanichThe Vast Conspiracy Belongs To The Lefthttp://wfnt.com/the-vast-conspiracy-belongs-to-the-left/
http://wfnt.com/the-vast-conspiracy-belongs-to-the-left/#commentsTue, 12 Aug 2014 14:06:07 +0000Sherman Mayshttp://wfnt.com/?p=162559Continue reading…]]>This is not a re-hashing of the Clinton presidency however, the re-phrasing of Mrs. Clinton’s words describe the political tactics of her party. While she or her husband did not invent the practice, it was their application of it, and the benefit they enjoyed from it, which prove it is their party’s method of campaigning and governing

]]>http://wfnt.com/the-vast-conspiracy-belongs-to-the-left/feed/0Alex Wong, Getty ImagesThe Audacity Of A Lawsuithttp://wfnt.com/the-audacity-of-a-lawsuit/
http://wfnt.com/the-audacity-of-a-lawsuit/#commentsTue, 15 Jul 2014 14:00:41 +0000Sherman Mayshttp://wfnt.com/?p=160015Continue reading…]]>While speaking to supporters in Austin, Texas July 10, 2014, President Obama made light-hearted remarks about the possibility of being sued by the House of Representatives. His statements in part… “You’re going to use taxpayer money to sue me for doing my job – while you don’t your job” was made in jocular tones and elicited laughter from the audience

]]>http://wfnt.com/u-s-rep-dan-kildee-statement-on-illegal-immigration-district-involvement/feed/0courtesy U.S. Rep. Dan KildeeIllegal Immigrant Children Could Be Housed In Tuscola County – Cue The Protests UPDATE [Video]http://wfnt.com/illegal-immigrant-children-could-be-housed-in-tuscola-county-cue-the-protests-video/
http://wfnt.com/illegal-immigrant-children-could-be-housed-in-tuscola-county-cue-the-protests-video/#commentsTue, 08 Jul 2014 11:20:09 +0000Clayhttp://club937.com/?p=310478Continue reading…]]>Vassar City Hall was the scene of protests as the debate over housing illegal immigrant children in Tuscola County heats up.